Having been self-employed for 37 years since I was 19 I defend my right to work. This is just as well as over the past year I have not received a penny from the UK Government.

Office With A View

Over the past year, some have been on furlough, others have worked from home and some have left their home to go to work.

Like many my work in the past year has involved both working from home and leaving my home to work. My work is rather diverse as income is generated from four businesses:

• Adventures
• Campaigning
• Consultancy
• Painting and Decorating

This year only 60% of my income is from my work as a painter and decorator.

Vocation Your Vacation

I fully agree with Mark Twain: “The secret of success is making your vocation your vacation.”

For me, this means sleeping under the stars is my work. Of course, this fully respects social distancing.

For those who have any issues with this I refer you to the simple definition:

“Jealousy generally refers to the thoughts or feelings of insecurity, fear, and concern over a relative lack of possessions or safety.”